Thursday, February 10
eden baylee The author reads from her erotic novel Fall Into Winter. 4-7 pm. Free. Ben McNally Books, 366 Bay. RSVP eden.baylee@rogers.com.
Deepening Intimacy For Couples All-genders workshop. 7-10 pm. $60/cpl. Good for Her, 175 Harbord. Pre-register 416-588-0900.
for the love of…? Valentines-themed group show. To March 6, Sat-Sun noon to 5 pm. Brayham Contemporary Art, 1318 Queen E. 647-435-7367.
FRANCINE HAILMAN Love Is Here CD release. 7 pm, $10. Chalkers Pub, 247 Marlee. 416-789-2531.
handmade vegan chocolate party Sampling of fair trade handmade truffles. 7-9 pm. Free. Panacea Eco shop, 588 Bloor W. boardwalkchocolates.com.
heart of the matter Group art show examining whimsical expressions of St Valentine’s Day rituals. To Mar 4. Free. Canadian Sculpture Centre, 500 Church. 647-435-5858.
I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change Rose Theatre mounts the popular musical comedy about dating, mating and romance. Runs to Feb 12. $27-$47. 1 Theatre Lane, Brampton. rosetheatre.ca.
in the spirit of love Exhibition of art celebrating family and love. To Feb 27, opening reception Feb 12, 1-4 pm. Free. Cobalt Gallery, 870A Kingston. 416-694-0156.
Ivona, Princess Of Burgundia George Brown Theatre School presents Witold Gombrowicz’s play about a proposal that causes panic in the kingdom. Runs to Feb 19. $18, srs $12, stu $7. Young Centre for the Performing Arts, 55 Mill. 416-866-8666.
the love, heartbreak and sex poetry slam Open poetry competition. 7 pm. Free. Supermarket, 268 Augusta. 416-840-0501.
Love Is Here Performance by singer/songwriter Francine Hailman and others. 7-10 pm. $10. Chalkers Pub, 247 Marlee. 416-789-2531.
Lovesexmoney Theatre Brouhaha presents the comedy by Kat Sandler about a woman selling her virginity online. Runs to Feb 13. Factory Theatre, 125 Bathurst, Studio. 416-504-9971, theatrebrouhaha.com.
No Sweetheart Required Alternative Valentine’s cabaret featuring comedy, dance, music and theatre by June Morrow, Dainty Smith and others. Runs to Feb 14, Wed-Mon 8 pm. $20, Wed $10. Whistler’s Grille, 995 Broadview. 416-653-5870.
relations Group exhibition exploring partnering, curated by Phil Anderson. To Feb 13, Wed to Sun 1 to 6 pm. Gallery 1313, 1313 Queen W. 416-536-6778.
Straight from the heart Fundraising auction. Exhibit opens today with an auction from 2 to 3 pm. 999 Dovercourt. 416-588-8801.
valentini blue Jazz and blues evening with Canadian vocalist DK Ibomeka. 7 pm. $50, adv $45. Six Degrees, 2335 Yonge. 416-932-3900 ext 225.
WEST END GIRLS: ANTI-VALENTINE EDITION Poor John’s Café presents all-girl stand-up w/ Shelley Marshall, Rhiannon Archer, Diana Love, Zabrina Chevannes, Daniela Saioni and others. 8 pm. Pwyc. 1610 Queen W. 647-435-2688.
Friday, February 11
Broadway For Lovers Windmill Theatre presents love songs from Show Boat, Rent and other hit musicals. $30. Unitarian Congregation Great Hall, 84 South Service Rd, Mississauga. 905-338-5702.
flirty girl Burlesque class with TV personality Kaitlyn Regehr. 7:30-8:30 pm. $20. Flirty Girl Fitness Studio, 462 Wellington W. Pre-register 416-920-1400.
celebrate love: An Evening Of The World’s greatest love songs Andrew Craig, Nicole Sinclair, Wade O Brown, Suba Sankaran, Toya Alexis and others perform. 8 pm. $25-$45. Toronto Centre for the Arts, George Weston Recital Hall, 5040 Yonge. 416-870-8000.
Heart Comes Home Tour Heart perform with Carmen Townsend opening. $65-$115. Massey Hall, 178 Victoria. 416-870-8000.
Kissing For Couples All-genders workshop. 7-9 pm. $60/cpl. Good for Her, 175 Harbord. Pre-register 416-588-0900.
The “Love Hurts” Comedy Show Desiree Lavoy, Rose Giles, Shelley Marshall and others perform. 9 pm. $20. Alumnae Theatre, 70 Berkeley. 416-988-2675, corktownproductions.com.
A Magical Tale Of Flavour And Taste Talk on chocolate production and chocolate-tasting. 7-9:30 pm. $25. Gardiner Museum of Ceramic Art, 111 Queen’s Park. 416-586-8080.
T & Co: The Valentine’s Event Dance with DJs Andre Marc, Flip and JJ Rock. Doors 10 pm. Shallow Groove, 559 Cllege. 416-944-8998.
valentine’s day romantic jazz Emma-Lee sings love songs. 8 pm. $25-$40. Living Arts Centre, 4141 Living Arts, Mississauga. 905-306-6000.
valentine’s special show Social Cyanide, Darlings of Chelsea, Saigon Hookers and Affinity play. Doors 9 pm. $10. The Hideout, 484 Queen W. 647-438-7664.
Xrcade 4play Valentines Singles Event Kick, punch, cycle or dance the night away. 7 pm-2 am. $25. Fitness 4 Success, 1 Westcreek (Vaughan). 905-850-2008.
Saturday, February 12
Be Mein Valentine! Skin Tight Outta Sight Rebel Burlesque with Boylesque T.O., Dirty Blonde Venus and others. Today 7 & 10 pm tomorrow 8 pm Feb 14, 8 pm. $30, adv $25. Gladstone Hotel, 1214 Queen W. 416-531-4635, bemeinvalentine.eventbrite.com.
Big Band Valentine’s Dance Dance to the sounds of Glenn Chipkar & the Swing Shift Big Band Orchestra, Larisa Renee and others. 7 pm. $55. Palais Royale, 1601 Lake Shore W. 416-533-3553.
bump’n hustle: Love unlimited DJs Paul E Lopes and Mike Tull spin soul, funk, house and more. 10 pm. Rivoli Upstairs. 332 Queen W. 416-596-1908.
donna greenberg Valentine’s CD launch with the singer/songwriter. 8 pm. $15. The Annex Live, 296 Brunswick. 416-929-3999.
Erotic Arts & Crafts Fair Sexy handmade goods, trinkets, clothing, treats and more. Noon-8 pm. Free. Gladstone Hotel, 2nd fl, 1214 Queen W. eroticartsandcrafts.com.
Erotic Massage For Couples Workshop for male-female couples. 10 am-6 pm. $225/cpl. Good for Her, 175 Harbord. Pre-register 416-588-0900.
For The Love Of Fish Families celebrate Valentine’s Day with fish-themed activities. Today and tomorrow 9:30 am-3:30 pm. Free w/ admission. Toronto Zoo, Meadowvale N of 401. 416-392-5929.
for the love of jazz valentine concert Terra Hazelton, Steve Wallace, Mark Eisenman and Daniel Rubinoff perform. 7:30 pm. $12-$20. Donway Covenant United Church, 230 Donway W. 416-444-8444.
Giving Great Head Women-only workshop. 11 am-1:30 pm. $33. Good for Her, 175 Harbord. Pre-register 416-588-0900.
G-Spots And Female Ejaculation For Couples Workshop for couples of all genders. 6-8:30 pm. $60/cpl. Good for Her, 175 Harbord. Pre-register 416-588-0900.
hearts and flowers Music, laughter, poetry and stories with Robin Duke. 7:30 pm. $20, stu $10, children free. Islington United Church, 25 Burnhamthorpe. 416-621-3656.
i’d rather be single than with my ex DJs 4Korners, Joe Ghost and percussionist Marko Bongo spin the love. This Is London, 364 Richmond W. 416-351-1100.
Man 2 Man Kwame Stephens’s play about a man coming to terms with his sexuality is presented as part of the Kuumba Festival. 8 pm. Free. Harbourfront Centre, 235 Queens Quay W, Studio Theatre. 416-973-4000, harbourfrontcentre.com.
The Marriage Of Figaro Kadozuke Kollektif presents an eccentric adaptation of the marriage tale by Pierre Beaumarchais. Opens today and runs to Feb 19. $35, stu $25. Zuke Studio, 1581 Dupont. 416-551-2052, zuke.ca.
MY FUNNY VALENTINE FUNDRAISER! Toronto Premier Gymnastics presents a benefit for its gym club w/ comedy by Anne Marie Scheffler, plus a silent auction and DJ party. Doors 8 pm. $20. Royal Canadian Legion – Branch 73, 2 Robinson. 416-461-8998.
90s party valentine’s day edition Fawn BC spins alt rock, dance and hip-hop. 10 pm. Neu+ral, 349A College. 416-926-2112.
Rhythm Of Love Valentine’s Dance (Jane & Finch Boys and Girls Club benefit) Music by the Alley Beat Grind and Carma plus a silent auction. 7-midnight. $25, stu $5. Keating Channel, 2 Villiers. 416-572-0030.
romanza The Mississauga Symphony, Guy Few and Nadina Mackie Jackson perform. 8 pm. $40-$51.50. Living Arts Centre, 4141 Living Arts, Mississauga. 905-306-6000.
The Saga Of James Applebommerplank’s Love Triangle Affair An obsessive woman torments a couple planning their wedding in this musical comedy by Nicole R White. To Feb 14. $30-$35. Bathurst Street Theatre, 736 Bathurst. 416-888-8366, courtjesterpresents.com.
Sinful Sweets Class on creating chocolate and other desserts. 10 am-2 pm. $40. Harbourfront Centre, 235 Queens Quay W. Pre-register 416-973-4000.
Valentine Gala (Canadian Fdn for Physically Disabled Persons benefit) Performances by Chantal Kreviazuk and Tim McCallum, a Paralympic tribute and more. Royal York Hotel, 100 Front W. 416-760-7351.
Valentines DJ Phil Romano, DJ Jamal, DJ Cole Stanley. 10 pm. FLY, 8 Gloucester. 416-410-5426.
Sunday, February 13
be my valentine jazz brunch Joel Diamond performs. Noon to 3 pm. Gate 403, 403 Roncesvalles. 416-588-2930.
Big Band Valentine’s Bash (Rouge Valley Hospital System Fdn benefit) Music by the Swing Shift Big Band and others. 2-4:30 pm. $20. Qssis Banquet Hall, 3474 Kingston. 416-805-1283.
candy hearts Cabaret burlesque with Les Coquettes. 7 & 9:30 pm. $15-$30. Revival, 783 College. lescoquettes.com.
a chet baker valentine’s tribute Brownman Acoustic Quartet. 8 pm. $15. Trane Studio, 964 Bathurst. 416-913-8197.
iron cupcake toronto Be a cupcake judge and enjoy entertainment and prizes. 1-3 pm. Free. For the Love of Cake, 171 E Liberty. fortheloveofcake.ca.
Making Love In The Junction Spoken word with Shannon Bramer, Sharon Harris, Paul Vermersch and others. 4-6 pm. Pwyc. Wise Daughters, 3079B Dundas W. 416-761-1555.
Puzzles, Pinpricks And Knots Of Love Workshop on the history of the paper valentine for ages 12 and up. 1-3 pm. $20. Toronto’s First Post Office, 260 Adelaide E. Pre-register 416-865-1833.
screw valentine’s day black and blue t-dance Heather Bambrick & Diane Leah perform alongside DJ Denise Benson. 3 to 8 pm. Blue Moon Pub, 725 Queen E. 416-463-8868.
valentine concert: an intimate acoustic show Concert with Marc Ballesteros, Michael Dave Dizon and Alyssa Datu. 2 pm. $40-$56. Richmond Hill Centre for the Performing Arts, 10268 Yonge. 905-787-8811.
wine, roses & Laughter Music by Brian McKnight, H-Town and DJs Ghost Ryder and Quincy. 9 pm. $40-$85. Sound Academy, 11 Polson. 416-870-8000.
Monday, February 14
a fine romance: Valentine’s concert Music by Guy Moreau and Anne Marie Leonard. 7:30 pm. $20. The Annex Live, 296 Brunswick. 416-929-3999.
betty & the bobs Valentine’s Day concert. 8:30 pm. $20-$22. Hugh’s Room, 2261 Dundas W. 416-531-6604.
darling, je vous aime beaucoup: a night of romance Stage and screen star Len Cariou sings Broadway favourites. 8 pm. $50-$75. Royal Conservatory of Music, Mazzoleni Hall, 273 Bloor W. 416-408-0208.
HARD TIMES AT THE HARD LUCK – BITTER SINGLES NIGHT All-female improv troupe Bea Arthur, sketch by British Teeth, stand-up by Arthur Simeon, the Boom and host Kris Bowman. 9 pm. Pwyc. Hard Luck Bar, 812 Dundas W. impulsiveentertainment.com.
kids’ valentine’s day frolic Gift-making, games, prizes and more. 4-7 pm. Encore Rehearsal Studios, 76A Geary. 416-537-3542.
heartbreak karaoke Worn Fashion Journal evening of karaoke about hurtin’. 9 pm. $7. Supermarket, 268 Augusta. wornjournal.com.
jazz love songs Daniel Easty and Adrean Farrugia perform. 9 pm. Emmet Ray Bar, 924 College. 416-792-4497.
love (Heart & Stoke benefit) Exhibition paying tribute to black love through paintings, photography, sculture and poetry by 11 artists. 6 to 11 pm. Pwyc ($10 or more sugg). Linux Caffe, 326 Harbord. linuxcaffe.ca.
love hurts: valentine’s day cabaret Lily Frost plays pop and rock. Doors 8 pm. Drake Hotel Underground, 1150 Queen W. 416-531-5042.
Public Displays Of Affection Valentine’s cabaret featuring song, dance and comedy. 8 pm. $10-$20 (proceeds to G20 Legal Defence Fund). Bread & Circus, 299 Augusta. breadandcircus.ca.
singing and swinging for love! George Westerholm and Beverly Taft, Marcel Aucoin, Wes Neal, Nick Fraser and Chris Gale perform. 7 pm. Reservoir Lounge, 52 Wellington E. 416-955-0887.
sounds of jazz: the world’s greatest love songs Music performed by Steve Koven Trio, Christopher Plock and Lori Cullen. 8 pm. $30-$35. Old Mill Inn, 21 Old Mill. 416-236-2641.
un solo beso on valentine’s day Laura Fernandez performs Latin pop. 7 & 9 pm. $18-$20. Lula Lounge, 1585 Dundas W. 416-588-0307.
valentine’s day rendezvous Social event with games, prizes and a Valentine’s Day pictorial. Dress in red, pink and white. 9 pm till midnight. Encore Rehearsal Studios, 76A Geary. 416-537-3542.
valentine’s special-jazz goes pop! George Grosman plays from 7 to 9 pm. Dominion on Queen, 500 Queen E. 416-368-6893.
Tuesday, February 15
SPARE HEARTS IMPROV SHOW Sondra Piea presents post-Valentine’s, heartbreak-themed improv w/ Anwar Ali, Tanya Sundar-Singh, Carolyn Williamson, Geoff MacDonald and William Nishri. 8:30 pm. $6. Free Times Café, 320 College. spareheartsimprov.com.
Thursday, February 17
Intro To Lesbian Sex Women-only workshop. 7-8 pm. $8.85. Good for Her, 175 Harbord. Pre-register 416-588-0900.
THE PB AND J Love Hertz SKETCHPROV SHOW Bread & Circus presents post V-Day comedy with Pat Thornton, Bob Banks, Jason DeRosse, Kate Todd, the Riot and Batman. 9:30 pm. $10. 299 Augusta. 416-336-3399.
